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Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, sought a provider of industry standard design and modelling software, specifically aimed at supporting the needs of architects, engineers, and construction professionals within various council services such as Transportation and Housing. This contract, classified under the IT services category, involved the procurement of software licences like AutoCAD and Vehicle Tracking, at an awarded value of £141,864.75. The open procedure was finalised with an award announced on 7th June 2023, and the contract spans from 8th June 2023 to 5th August 2026, benefiting from the geographic location focus in South West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, given its suitability for smaller enterprises, although it was ultimately awarded to Man and Machine Ltd. Businesses that specialise in software development, consulting, and support services within the IT sector are particularly well-placed to leverage such opportunities for growth. Engaging in these kinds of procurement contracts can substantially boost their expertise and portfolio, by aligning themselves with public sector standards and demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software

Notice Description

This software is required by architects, engineers and construction professionals within many different services across the council (Transportation, Housing, PHP, Environment) for precise 2D and 3D drafting. This software incurs annual subscription costs for its licences, including AutoCAD, Vehicle tracking and AutoCAD light, which are recharged to the relevant users service unit. Additional information: This contract was awarded following an RFQ. The contracts finder notice was not published (through error)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10eab70f-f4fb-42a3-866e-624c17811a7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26190c1-1e2e-4290-97c3-ee0340b37f8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,864 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,864 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2023 - 5 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAN AND MACHINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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